Article February 18, 1911 Issue

Mrs. Eddy was a wonderful woman

Portland (Ore.) Journal

Mrs. Eddy was a wonderful woman. None but a wonderful woman could have founded an organization which placed her at the head of more than a million followers. They are followers in a sense that means far more than the ordinary relation between leader and disciple. It involves a consecration of faith and life, the absolute change in personal conduct, a complete reordering of daily life, and the investment of huge sums in buildings and activities related to the Science life. History reveals no other woman who has by personal force exercised such power. As Founder of the Science church Mrs. Eddy rose into position by personal achievement, and through the growth, spread, and perpetuity of the organization will have an enduring fame.

Every faith or creed has its opponents and critics, and Christian Science has its share. Many of us are not ready to go to the extreme length of faith that it involves, but we can all agree that the talents and achievements of its Founder are entitled to a wholesome respect.

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